Wildlife Deep Dives

What's The Most Common Bird Of Prey In The US?

These birds are very adaptable and so can fare well in a variety of environments. So they’re widespread throughout the United States. They are about 18-26 inches tall, with a wingspan of 43-55 inches. They also weigh 1.5-3.5 pounds.

by OBDKon June 13, 2022

Invasive Species Are A Big Problem

If you have bird feeders out in your yard, you may be familiar with Starlings coming around. Starlings are actually an invasive species to the United States and cause many problems for our native birds.

by OBDKon June 08, 2022

How Do Birds Fly?

Birds are lightweight and have wings that help them do it, but there is a lot more going on physically that makes flying possible for them. They have several adaptations that allow them to fly and remain in the air and it all has to do with strength and weight.

by OBDKon June 06, 2022

Coyotes Are Known For Their Adaptability

One of the main characteristics that coyotes are known for is their adaptability. This has allowed them to find themselves in a variety of different environments, such as forests or cities, not just their usual habitat, like prairies.

by OBDKon June 01, 2022

What Is A Duck's Role in Ecosystems?

Ducks are extremely important birds to their ecosystems. They are often found in wetlands and as they go about their daily routines, they’ll often move around to different wetland locations.

by OBDKon May 30, 2022

How Do Humans Influence Wildlife?

Predators and prey have their own relationship in the wild, but believe it or not, humans can actually interfere with those relationships. Human activity, such as taking over habitats or hunting down predators can influence what happens between animals in the food chain.

by OBDKon May 25, 2022

Check Out What Owls Eat!

Owls eat a variety of prey. So when you dissect a pellet, you never know what you’ll discover! Let’s check out some information about some common prey owls eat.

by OBDKon May 23, 2022

The American Mink Is An Invasive Species In Europe

American Minks are carnivores that live in aquatic environments. Their dark brown fur (which has some white patches) is waterproof and they have webbed feet to help them navigate their habitats.

by OBDKon May 18, 2022

How Do Birds Handle The Rain?

When it rains, what do birds do? What adaptations do they have that help them weather storms? Their feathers are water resistant, and thanks to an oil gland they have at the base of their tails, they’re able to spread the oil over their feathers to help keep them that way.

by OBDKon May 16, 2022

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